What's on at Futurebuild 2026 | The future of innovation in the built environment

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What's on at
Futurebuild 2026

Over three days, you’ll explore cutting-edge solutions, strategies and technologies that are shaping a net-zero future, all under one roof.

From dedicated zones on Retrofit, Materials, Energy, FutureX, Placemaking, and the new Zero Waste stage, to two Conference Arenas and CPD-accredited seminars, the event delivers insights and practical guidance you can apply to projects.

Whether you’re looking to accelerate sustainability goals, gain competitive knowledge, or build meaningful connections, Futurebuild 2026 provides the inspiration, expertise, and opportunities to turn ambition into tangible action.

Catalysts for change

Futurebuild is the built environment event where leading brands can share innovations, from products, to processes and solutions, with thousands of industry influencers and shapers.

The world class knowledge programme, alongside the exhibition of innovative and inspiring brands, combine to create an unmissable experience.

Conference and knowledge programme

Conferences

CONFERENCE STAGES

The Futurebuild Area

Futurebuild Arena

Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, sits at the heart of the Knowledge Programme, delivering thought leadership on resilience, reuse and regenerative design, providing actionable insights to turn ambition into real-world action.More details coming soon.

National Retrofit Conference

Explore the latest retrofit strategies transforming UK homes and buildings, driven by the Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Don’t miss the Big Retrofit Challenge, showcasing innovative solutions for large-scale decarbonisation.

Seminar stages

SEMINAR stages

New: Zero Waste

Zero Waste stage

Hear from leading voices in circular construction and waste reduction, showcasing how innovation and collaboration are transforming the built environment.

Buildings stage

Explore modern methods, retrofit solutions, and sustainable materials to bring projects to life efficiently and in line with future standards.

Energy stage

Explore how to cut resource use, boost efficiency, and scale renewables with insights from CIBSE, HPA UK, UKDEA, MCS, and the Sustainable Energy Association.

Materials stage

Explore low-carbon, circular construction through smarter materials, traceable supply chains, and waste reduction. Sponsored by Holcim, featuring insights from leading industry experts.

Placemaking stage

Discover strategies for water management, biodiversity, and sustainable transport to build resilient, connected communities. Curated with leading industry partners.

FutureX stage

Explore how digital innovation, AI, and data are reshaping construction. Featuring nima, CIOB, and experts like Mark Enzer OBE and Jamie Johnson MBE.

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Collaboration that creates impact

Join a community of thousands of specifiers and industry leaders driving real change.

From the Zero Waste Area and Local Authority Collaboration Hub to Meet the Buyer sessions hosted by Innovate UK, Futurebuild connects you with partners who share your mission for a net-zero, regenerative future.

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The Innovation Trail

Innovative brands come to life giving specifiers the opportunity to explore new products, solutions and materials.

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The Big Retrofit Challenge

Futurebuild, with the NHDG and Innovate UK, is back to accelerate home and building decarbonisation. Innovators developing retrofit, digital, or AI solutions can pitch live at the National Retrofit Conference and connect with industry leaders.

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The Big Innovation Pitch

Start-ups and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to pitch their ideas live against each other and be crowned the winner.

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Show highlights

with futurebuild

Connect365 is your year-round platform for insight, innovation, and industry connection across the built environment.

Building on the momentum of Futurebuild, Connect365 brings together thought leaders, disruptors, and decision-makers through a dynamic programme of live discussions through webinars, podcasts and digital content.

The Futurebuild Podcast

Tune in to hear from industry trailblazers

The Futurebuild Industry Insider Newsletter

Want to stay up to date with the latest industry news?

The Futurebuild Webinar

Catch up on the latest: From green claims to credible action: Rebuilding the built environment

Futurebuild 2025 on-demand

Missed a session or want a recap?

Futurebuild has proved very beneficial for our company, particularly the Retrofit section which is only getting bigger and bigger. We have already booked for next year as Futurebuild is growing!

We are a small company trying to gain more visibility, and this is definitely the way to do it. Yesterday, we had some top-quality conversations with people who were not aware of what we could offer them, which provided great exposure for us. We are glad we decided to exhibit.

We are launching in a couple of months, so we came to Futurebuild to gain traction. The audience has been incredible; I've heard that it's better than last year and of higher quality. We are also getting lots of leads, which is great. Connecting with people from different businesses within the built environment industry is valuable, and it’s also a good way to see what others are doing.

Futurebuild brings together a wide range of industries, giving us exposure that we don't get on a day-to-day basis. It's great to see the number of people interested in our stand and products, and the amount of leads we've gathered is truly amazing.

Events like Futurebuild are essential because collaboration is absolutely the key to success.

We came here to showcase our products and create awareness, and we’ve certainly achieved that. It’s quite a diverse audience; you get to meet contractors, architects, designers, and specifiers, which gives us an opportunity to educate people on our message.

Attending Futurebuild has kept me busy! I gathered some solid leads and valuable data, but what truly made the experience exceptional were the engaging conversations I had with various professionals. The insights and connections I gained were invaluable, making the event a great success for me.

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Join the community to access live webinars, watch on-demand content, and stay connected with the Futurebuild community all year round.

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2026 Exhibitors

2026 Exhibitor List

Discover the brands making an impact at Futurebuild 2026. From established industry leaders to emerging innovators, this is where you find the people and products driving sustainable transformation.

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